Vail Resorts announced early-bird Epic Pass prices for next season on Tuesday that reflect 7% increases over last year, with passes available now through the Epic Pass website.
The unrestricted adult Epic Pass for next season is selling for $1,051, as compared to an early-bird price of $982 a year ago for the current season. The adult Epic Local pass, which comes with restrictions, is going for $783. It was $731 last year. Last year’s Epic Pass prices increased 8% over the year before.
Broomfield-based Vail Resorts usually announces its price structure before its Denver-based rival, Alterra Mountain Company, reveals Ikon Pass prices. Last year, Ikon prices were announced two days after the Epic reveal.
The Epic Pass offers unlimited access to all 42 resorts owned by Vail Resorts while offering access to dozens of partner resorts. The Epic Local pass offers unlimited access to 29 resorts and access to others with restrictions.
Vail Resorts also announced that passholders will have expanded access to resorts in the Verbier region of Switzerland, two hours from Geneva.
Epic Day passes (available in increments of one to seven days) are selling for $47-$100 per day.
Indy Pass, an alternative to Epic and Ikon that serves more than 200 independent ski areas, announced its prices Saturday with renewals going for $349 and new passes costing $369. Colorado ski areas that participate in the Indy Pass include Loveland, Powderhorn, Sunlight, Granby, Echo, Howelsen Hill in Steamboat Springs and Hoedown Hill in Windsor.